1
: an opaque cryptocrystalline quartz of any of several colors
especially
: green chalcedony
2
: colored stoneware with raised white decoration
3
: a blackish green
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Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany Italy Made from grapes sourced from vineyards in Montalcino that have northwest and southwest sun exposure and soils comprising jasper and shale, this 100 percent Sangiovese is fermented and macerated for at least 20 days after harvest.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The new version comes in two colorways: Ceramic Pink, winking to a pearl, and Jasper Plum, inspired by the purple jasper gemstone.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
For example, the red color for Aries incorporates the jasper gemstone.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Many pieces illustrate the ancient art of engraving on hardstones, such as onyx, sardonyx, cornelian, jasper and chalcedony.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The new version comes in two colorways: Ceramic Pink, winking to a pearl, and Jasper Plum, inspired by the purple jasper gemstone.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
For example, the red color for Aries incorporates the jasper gemstone.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Many pieces illustrate the ancient art of engraving on hardstones, such as onyx, sardonyx, cornelian, jasper and chalcedony.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Jasper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jasper. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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